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Greenfield, Iowa, was hit with massive tornadoes on Tuesday — as well as other parts of the Midwest — continuing the streak of severe weather storms across the country.
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SAP to acquire digital adoption platform WalkMe for $1.5B
Enterprise software giant SAP on Wednesday said it is acquiring "digital adoption" platform provider WalkMe for $1.5 billion in cash. SAP's $14-per-share offer represents a premium of about 45% on WalkMe's closing price of $9.64 on Tuesday. Founded out of Israel in 2011, WalkMe was initially designed to simplify website navigation by providing real-time, on-screen guidance.
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Amazon just slashed the price of its Fire Omni Series TVs — save up to 30%
Isn't it time you went 'big' on your home theater setup? We spotted a 75-inch stunner for $790 (from $1,050) and more goodies.
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These are the top states for plug-in vehicle registrations
Energy.gov's Fact of the Week showed that states like California have far more plug-in registrations than others, with some recording less than half a percent.
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Warner Bros.' Max streaming service raises prices for ad-free plans
Streaming companies raised prices consistently in 2023. These increases have continued in 2024.
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GetWhy, a market research AI platform that extracts insights from video interviews, raises $34.5M
GetWhy, a consumer research tech company that helps businesses carry out market studies and extract insights from video-based interviews using AI, has raised $34.5 million in a Series A round of funding from California-based VC firm, PeakSpan Capital. GetWhy's platform lets customers explain what they want to do — for instance, get an initial reaction to a new campaign concept — and the startup's AI agent will compile a market study template based on the query. The customer can then upload the materials they want tested, such as visuals or slogans, and then they can set about recruiting respondents from their target market.
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Samara is accelerating the energy transition in Spain one solar panel at a time
Since the shock of Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, solar energy has been having a moment in Europe. Electricity prices have been going up while the investment required to get solar panels installed on your roof has been going down. This is due to new subsidies, better technology and several European startups that are working on streamlining the installation process.
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The best nonstick pan we tested is $28 (nearly 40% off): 'Cleanup is a breeze'
'It’s light and easy to maneuver on the stove,' raved one of 17,000+ Amazon fans. 'The silicone grip stays cool to the touch.'
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Fivetran launches a managed data lake service
Fivetran, the company best known for helping enterprises build their data pipelines, on Tuesday announced the general availability of its newest product, the Fivetran Managed Data Lake Service. The new service aims to remove the repetitive work of managing data lakes by automating and streamlining it for the company clients, freeing them up to focus on creating products on top of this data. Traditionally, Fivetran only supported data warehouses, which are typically used for storing structured, relational data to power analytics and business intelligence (BI) applications.
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Rhys Hoskins has an eventful return to Philadelphia with a standing ovation and home run
Rhys Hoskins felt the love from Philadelphia Phillies fans during his first game back since he joined the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Which credit card is best for me? A guide to help you choose.
Here are the factors to consider before you apply for a new credit card.
- Engadget
Leaked Google database reveals its secret privacy and security failures
A collection of leaked Google privacy cases provides a rare glimpse into the company’s volume and handling of breaches, accidents and other incidents. The database, obtained and detailed by 404 Media, covers thousands of internally flagged privacy and security issues from 2013 to 2018.
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Criminals are stealing food money from poor Americans by exploiting obsolete debit cards
A burgeoning area of identify theft targets 42 million lower-income Americans who receive government assistance to buy groceries. Their vulnerability is a debit card that relies on outdated technology.
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Oil companies 'make up for lost time' as consolidation sweeps across industry
Last year, the energy industry spent $234 billion on M&A, the highest amount since 2012 when adjusted for inflation.
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'Pink power': This popular sudsy car wash is back in stock for a clean $6
Give your ride a professional clean for less than the price of lunch.
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Meta seeks to revitalize Facebook's image among Gen Z with new product push
Meta is looking to revamp Facebook's image as a place for younger Gen. Z users.
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What is Venmo, how does it work, and is it safe to use?
Venmo is a peer-to-peer payment service that also offers business transactions. Here's what to know about how it works and whether it's safe to use.
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Are fish oil supplements good or bad for you? 7 things experts want you to know.
Despite the fact that 1 out of every 5 people over age 60 takes fish oil supplements, they may not be beneficial in some cases.
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Fed's favored inflation gauge slows in April while price increases remain sticky
Investors were closely watching the reading for any indications on when the Federal Reserve may begin cutting interest rates.
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Best Buy posts disappointing sales for Q1 as consumers pull back on appliances, electronics
The electronics retailer reported mixed Q1 results amid softening consumer demand after the pandemic.